munti
muntî with stress marks
small
Usage Note
Munti is a widely used adjective for something small or tiny, often intensified as napakamunti for extremely small. It is largely interchangeable with maliit but can feel slightly more affectionate or poetic in tone.
Examples
" Munti lang ang bahay nila. "
Natural Translation
Their house is just small.
Literal Translation
Small only the house their.
" Masaya kaming naninirahan sa aming munti ngunit tahimik na bahay. "
Natural Translation
We happily live in our small but quiet house.
Literal Translation
Happy we living in our small but quiet that house.
" Kahit munti ang aming silid, inaayos namin ito nang mabuti upang maging komportable para sa lahat ng panauhin. "
Natural Translation
Even though our room is small, we arrange it well so it becomes comfortable for all our guests.
Literal Translation
Even small the our room, arrange we it well in-order to-become comfortable for all of guest.
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